Salvage Mandibulectomy in an Octogenarian with Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report
10.21315/aos2023.1801.CR02
- Author:
Mawaddah Azman
1
;
Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus
1
;
Mohd Shawal Firdaus Mohamad
2
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Centre of Maxillofacial Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Elderly, geriatric, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, oncology surgery, oral squamous cell carcinoma
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2023;18(no.1):43-49
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the commonest malignant tumour affecting the oral cavity with
a poor 5-year disease free survival. We present an octogenarian with a recurrent oral cavity squamous
cell carcinoma, treated with salvage mandibulectomy without bony reconstruction. No immediate or
intermediate perioperative complications were documented. Subsequent monthly surveillance clinical
examination, endoscopy and computed tomography at six months post-operative showed no evidence
of residual tumour. Geriatric syndrome, perioperative risk and oncologic stratification are three main
cornerstones in evaluating feasibility of oncologic surgery in an elderly patient. A multidisciplinary
approach allowed surgical extirpation of OSCC with a good outcome
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